Digital Systems in the Community
Students will explore how digital systems are used in their local community (e.g., schools, shops, libraries) and their benefits.
Key Questions
- Identify digital systems used in local businesses or public services.
- Explain how digital systems help people in the community.
- Predict how a local service would change without its digital systems.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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